| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCU | 24 | 35 | 59 |
| TROY | 38 | 39 | 77 |
Gordon scores 17 to lead Troy's victory in Sun Belt opener
Troy, Ala. -- Ty Gordon had 17 points off the bench to lift Troy to a 77-59 win over Coastal Carolina in a Sun Belt Conference opener on Thursday night.
Gordon made 5 of 6 3-pointers and the Trojans made 12 3-pointers in 30 attempts. Coastal Carolina made 3 of 21 3-pointers.
Darian Adams had 13 points, five rebounds and five assists for Troy (5-7, 1-0), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory. Zay Williams added 11 points and seven rebounds for the Trojans.
Keishawn Brewton had 12 points for the Chanticleers (7-5, 0-1), whose four-game win streak was snapped. Tommy Burton added 10 points and seven rebounds. Josh Peterson had 9 points.
Troy faces Appalachian State at home on Saturday. Coastal Carolina plays South Alabama on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bret Smith
- Brent Dugas
- Patrick Evans
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 3-0 | - | 11-4 |
| Troy | 3-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Arkansas State | 2-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| James Madison | 2-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Old Dominion | 2-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Louisiana | 2-1 | 1 | 4-11 |
| App State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Georgia State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 6-10 |
| Texas State | 1-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Marshall | 1-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Southern Miss | 1-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-3 | 3 | 4-12 |
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